Are you interested in installing James Hardie siding on your home or business in Illinois? Our team at Opal Enterprises acts as a James Hardie Elite Preferred Siding Contractor, providing you with personalized care for renovation projects in Chicago and surrounding areas.
James Hardie products can improve your property’s curb appeal and increase your home’s or business’s energy efficiency. Our licensed, bonded, and insured technicians have the experience, training, and equipment to handle installation jobs quickly.
Find out more about the benefits of James Hardie siding by filling out our online contact form or calling us today.
What James Hardie Siding Products Are Available in Illinois?
James Hardie had decades of experience manufacturing top-quality siding. The company developed fiber cement siding in the 1980s and has spent the time since perfecting its products, resulting in many options that may meet your specific needs.
Our team at Opal Enterprises can help you install the following:
James Hardie Plank or Lap Siding
Plank (or lap) siding stretches horizontally across your home. These planks overlap, leading to the name of the product. They provide a traditional and timeless appearance to your property as one of the most popular siding styles.
James Hardie produces several lap-siding styles, including:
- Select Cedarmill®
- Smooth
- Beaded Cedarmill®
- Beaded Smooth
We can discuss all these James Hardie siding options when planning your renovation project.
James Hardie Stucco or Panel Siding
Panel siding features long, tall boards that can give your property a modern and striking look. James Hardie offers vertical siding choices for panel options. In addition to stucco models, you can choose the Smooth, Sierra 8, or Select Cedarmill® product line.
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What Makes James Hardie Siding Superior?
James Hardie siding offers numerous benefits to homeowners throughout Illinois. You can review a side-by-side comparison of fiber cement siding and other siding options right here.
James Hardie® fiber cement products combine beautiful design with high performance. We’re ready to discuss the benefits of these products in more detail when you contact us for assistance.
Is ColorPlus® Technology Worth It?
Make your house the talk of the block with color from James Hardie’s carefully designed technology. For lasting color, only James Hardie’s exclusive ColorPlus® Technology provides color you can count on.
All James Hardie® siding and trim products are available primed and ready for field painting. But when you invest in ColorPlus® Technology, you won’t only get gorgeous color—you’ll get color that lasts longer than a typical paint job.
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Is James Hardie Siding Durable?
James Hardie siding applies multiple coats (50 percent more than your average house painter uses) of their proprietary finish to every surface and edge of their siding and trim, leaving no spot uncovered.
The finish the company uses helps increase the life of your siding, allowing the company to offer significant warranties for each product.
James Hardie Siding Last for Years in Illinois
James Hardie cures the siding within a controlled environment between applying coats of their finish. Taking the time to cure the products creates a strong bond between the materials in the siding.
As a result, James Hardie siding can resist issues with peeling, chipping, or cracking, lasting longer and maintaining the beauty of your home.
James Hardie Siding Offers UV-Ray Resistance
Vinyl siding and paint both fade in the sun. However, ColorPlus® Technology from James Hardie can resist fading, so it looks good for longer.
Why Choose Us for Your James Hardie Siding Installation in Illinois?
Our team earned our status as an approved installation firm for James Hardie siding in Illinois. We have years of experience handling installation projects and don’t consider any job too big or too small.
We meet with you to discuss your specific goals and quickly develop an estimate for the job. Then, if you agree with our project design, we’ll work quickly to order the James Hardie siding, remove your old siding, and install the new siding.
We clean up after siding installation projects, providing you with a walkthrough from the project manager and answering any questions you have about your new James Hardie siding.
Is There a Downside of James Hardie Siding?
James Hardie siding is durable, energy-efficient, and comes in a wide range of colors and styles, allowing you to personalize the appearance of your home to meet your aesthetic preferences.
However, the siding does have higher upfront costs than some other options. However, the siding can balance out these costs over time by saving you money on maintenance and replacement costs.
How Much does It Cost to Install James Hardie Siding?
The cost for James Hardie siding can vary based on the model you select and the size of your property. We’ll provide you with a fast estimate for cost, allowing you to budget for the project.
Our team at Opal Enterprises also offers financing options to clients in Illinois.
How Long does James Hardie Siding Last?
James Hardie siding has a 30-year warranty from the manufacturer. But in real-people talk, James Hardie fiber cement is more durable, lasts longer than vinyl siding, and requires less maintenance than cedar siding.
It does not absorb water, is hail and fire-resistant, and, unlike OSB siding products, prevents insects or birds from penetrating. Therefore, the siding may last for decades with proper maintenance.
We Can Handle Your Siding Maintenance Needs in Illinois
Our team at Opal Enterprises can visit your home every year (at your request) and inspect our work and the products we installed. We will address any cracked caulking, sealants, flashing work, and any touch-up paint or work that might be needed.
You get peace of mind that your home looks great and your siding is getting the care it needs to last for decades.
How Often do You Need to Paint Your James Hardie Siding?
James Hardie siding has a 15-year paint finish warranty from the manufacturer. However, the color may last longer than that in some cases. In many situations, the amount of maintenance you perform determines when you need to repaint.
A benefit of James Hardie siding is that if you choose to sell your home and the buyer does not love the color, they can paint it.
Can You Visualize Your New Siding Before Starting Renovations?
We understand the complications associated with choosing new siding. You can utilize our wall visualizer to test color pairings of siding, window frames, and trim. See all the James Hardie ColorPlus colors and more with our team.
You Can Hire Us to Install James Hardie Siding in Illinois
Are you ready to install James Hardie siding on your property in Illinois? You can contact our team at Opal Enterprises for professional assistance with every step of the renovation process.
We’re ready to discuss your goals today. Call or fill out our online contact form to get started.